Global Budgets Coupled with Price Ceilings Can Control Total Spending

question 2

Multiple Choice

Global budgets coupled with price ceilings can control total spending as long as

• A)the price ceilings are negotiated in good faith.
• B)utilization of services does not increase significantly.
• C)providers cooperate by only providing "medically-necessary" services.
• D)patients are required to pay some of the expenses out-of-pocket.
• E)none of the above.Global budgets can never work to control spending.

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